February 2, 2023 Newsletter

International Studies Workshop
Thursday, February 9, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., Student Organization Center, TVUC
In this workshop, learn about international studies-related careers and internships with Drew Poppleton, Director of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education. This event is co-sponsored by the International Studies Program and Sigma Iota Rho. Please RSVP here. 

Sigma Iota Rho Applications – Deadline Extended
Applications for the International Studies honor society have been extended! Upper-class students may apply. Eligible sophomores may apply for adjunct membership. Additionally, last year’s adjunct members must apply again for full membership. There is no cost to joining, and the membership has many benefits! The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact SIR’s president, Karuna Lakhiani.

Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship
The FAIT Fellowship is a two-year fellowship providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship. This fellowship is a path to a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist career. The deadline to apply is February 3.

Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism, & Climate Change: Thomas Nail
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m., online
Online talk with equal time for Q&A. All are welcome.

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship DEI Opportunity
Fellows will travel to Washington, DC, Cape Town, Dublin, Derry, and Belfast to explore the legacies of social change. Apply by February 14.

From Tires to Technology: How Goodyear is Shaping an Evolving World of Transportation with CEO Rich Kramer
Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 7: 30 p.m., The Union Club
Rich Kramer, CEO of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, will share how he is spearheading an evolution of mobility and transportation that is taking place around the globe.

Call for Papers: Minnesota Journal of Politics and International Relations
Looking for academic works for the first edition. The journal provides a forum for young scholars to make contributions to the global discourse on a diverse range of issues pertinent to political science and allied fields. Submission deadline is March 1.

International Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The application deadline is March 9.

Think: Global Need-Based Study Abroad Scholarship
Students can apply for the CWRU think: global Need-Based Study Abroad Scholarship. The application deadline is March 15.

World Languages

Amistad (Spanish Conversation Hour)
Every Friday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Guilford Lounge 223.
Join Amistad Group and share Spanish talks with friends and classmates.  All levels are welcome, from beginners to natives.

Korean Speaking Skills
The Korean American Student Association (KASA) is continuing Korean classes this year. Classes are on Zoom, taught by fellow students, and personalized to the participants. All levels are welcome.